We all have heard of the concept of becoming more mindful. But what does that actually mean in our everyday lives? Is it strictly tied to various forms of meditation or breathing exercises? It can be, according to the experts, but in actuality it is more practical and something you can even do on a …
Yoga is designed to create a balance of mind and body, to ease stress, to create physical flexibility, and to transform lives. Once it was the domain of the middle classes, those with time to spare and cash to burn, but now it is accessible to everyone, and it is a great way to keep …
The Importance of Being Kind This week is Mental Health Awareness week brought to us by Mental Health Foundation. This year’s theme focuses on kindness. Kindness has been chosen as the theme because it strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity, which in a time like we are going through at the moment, could not …
The importance of how children learn through play Learning through play Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps to build self-worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very …
This coming bank holiday weekend, 8 to 10 May 2020, marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. To commemorate this important anniversary the three-day international festival ‘VE Day 75’ was planned. But due to the coronavirus and social distancing measures, all planned public VE Day 75 events are cancelled. …
Yoga for kids During Lockdown Here at YogaBugs we have created fun activities involving kid-friendly yoga classes. There is a big emphasis on children having fun in a YogaBugs class, we take children on wild adventures and encourage them to use their creative imagination while they benefit from exercise. When we teach kids, our mission is not …
Ways to boost your wellbeing! 1. Get into a routine Creating a healthy structure can help you find some order in your day. Set your alarm and get up at the same time, keep a ‘getting ready’ morning routine, stick to set meal times, plan your meals, and finally hit the sack at the same …
On 2 April every year, World Autism Awareness Day is observed to recognise and celebrate persons with autism. The World Autism Awareness Day this year will be observed amidst a global coronavirus outbreak. Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that is mainly characterised by unique social interactions, non-standard ways of learning, keen interests in specific …
When we started the year in January, I don’t think many of us would have expected to be working from home for an indefinite period of time, as we are now. Staying motivated, retaining work-life balance and video conferences have some what become the norm of late. But how can we retain our mental health …
There are over 861 million children around the world now learning from home, with parents having to quickly learn how to home-school their children. This is quite a challenge for many of us, especially if you more than 1 child in different year groups and also if it’s been a long time since you have …
